Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask: Where to find Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, and Politoed

Poliwag family
Poliwag family (Image via The Pokemon Company)

The newly launched Teal Mask DLC in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the first part of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero expansion, has a lot to offer trainers all around the world. In The Teal Mask DLC, you can capture more than 100 additional species of Pocket Monsters, all of which are required to finish your Pokedex. Poliwag, along with all the creatures in its family, will also be up for grabs.

In this article, we will explain how you can catch a Poliwag and evolve it into a Poliwrath or a Politoed in The Teal Mask DLC of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.


Where to find Poliwag in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Teal Mask DLC?

Poliwag as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Poliwag as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

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Poliwag is a mono Water-type Pocket Monster. You can now catch Poliwag in this game as it has returned to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet with the release of The Teal Mask DLC.

Once you are in the game, open The Land of Kitakami’s map and fly to the Community Center of the region. You will spawn at Mossui Town with a stream to your left. You must go down the stream to encounter a wild Poliwag. You can catch it with relative ease here.


Poliwag has the following statistics

  • Health Points (HP): 40
  • Attack: 50
  • Defense: 40
  • Special Attack: 40
  • Special Defense: 40
  • Speed: 90
  • Ability: Water Absorb, Damp, and Swift Swim

Poliwag is weak to creatures that have the following elemental typings:

  • Grass
  • Electric

Poliwag is damaged normally by creatures of the following elemental typings:

  • Normal
  • Fighting
  • Poison
  • Ground
  • Flying
  • Psychic
  • Bug
  • Rock
  • Ghost
  • Dragon
  • Dark
  • Fairy

Poliwag is resistant to creatures of the following elemental typings:

  • Fire
  • Water
  • Ice
  • Steel

Where to find Poliwhirl in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Teal Mask DLC?

Poliwhirl as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Poliwhirl as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Poliwhirl is a mono Water-type creature just like its pre-evolved form. While you can not encounter it in the wild, if you have a Poliwag, it will evolve into a Poliwhirl upon reaching level 25. This is the easiest way to obtain a Poliwhirl in The Teal Mask DLC.


Poliwhirl has the following statistics:

  • HP: 65
  • Attack: 65
  • Defense: 65
  • Special Attack: 50
  • Special Defense: 50
  • Speed: 90
  • Ability: Water Absorb, Damp, and Swift Swim

Poliwhirl is weak to creatures that have the following elemental typings:

  • Grass
  • Electric

Poliwhirl is damaged normally by creatures of the following elemental typings:

  • Normal
  • Fighting
  • Poison
  • Ground
  • Flying
  • Psychic
  • Bug
  • Rock
  • Ghost
  • Dragon
  • Dark
  • Fairy

Poliwhirl is resistant to creatures of the following elemental typings:

  • Fire
  • Water
  • Ice
  • Steel

Where to get Poliwrath in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Teal Mask DLC?

Poliwrath as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Poliwrath as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Poliwrath is a dual Water- and Fighting-type creature. You can not encounter a Poliwrath in the wild in this DLC of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. However, if you have a Poliwhirl, you can easily evolve it into a Poliwrath. Evolution is the only way of catching a Poliwrath in this DLC of Scarlet and Violet.


Poliwrath has the following statistics:

  • HP: 90
  • Attack: 95
  • Defense: 95
  • Special Attack: 70
  • Special Defense: 90
  • Speed: 70
  • Ability: Water Absorb, Damp, and Swift Swim

Poliwrath is weak to creatures that have the following elemental typings:

  • Grass
  • Electric
  • Flying
  • Psychic
  • Fairy

Poliwrath is damaged normally by creatures of the following elemental typings:

  • Normal
  • Fighting
  • Poison
  • Ground
  • Ghost
  • Dragon

Poliwrath is resistant to creatures of the following elemental typings:

  • Fire
  • Water
  • Ice
  • Steel
  • Bug
  • Rock

How to evolve Poliwhirl into Poliwrath in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Teal Mask DLC?

Water Stone is a special evolutionary item (Image via Sportskeeda| The Pokemon Company)
Water Stone is a special evolutionary item (Image via Sportskeeda| The Pokemon Company)

To evolve a Poliwhirl into a Poliwrath, you must give it a Water Stone. There is no other requirement to trigger this evolution. The evolution will occur immediately after you give it the item.


How to get Water Stone in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Teal Mask DLC?

Water Stone, as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Water Stone, as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

You can find Water Stones in Mesagoza. Here, you can purchase these special evolution items from Delibird Presents in exchange for 3,000 PokeDollars.


Where to get Politoed in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Teal Mask DLC?

Politoed as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Politoed as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Politoed is a mono Water-type Pokemon. Like the previous entry, you will not be able to encounter this creature in the wild. Evolution is the only way to get a Politoed in this DLC of Scarlet and Violet.


Politoed has the following statistics:

  • HP: 90
  • Attack: 75
  • Defense: 75
  • Special Attack: 90
  • Special Defense: 100
  • Speed: 70
  • Ability: Water Absorb, Damp, and Drizzle

Politoed is weak to creatures that have the following elemental typings:

  • Grass
  • Electric

Politoed is damaged normally by creatures of the following elemental typings:

  • Normal
  • Fighting
  • Poison
  • Ground
  • Flying
  • Psychic
  • Bug
  • Rock
  • Ghost
  • Dragon
  • Dark
  • Fairy

Politoed is resistant to creatures of the following elemental typings:

  • Fire
  • Water
  • Ice
  • Steel

How to evolve Poliwhirl into Politoed in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Teal Mask DLC?

A King's Rock is needed for Politoed's evolution (Image via Sportskeeda/The Pokemon Company)
A King's Rock is needed for Politoed's evolution (Image via Sportskeeda/The Pokemon Company)

Evolving a Poliwhirl into a Politoed is a two-step process. You must first make your Poliwhirl hold a King’s Rock. After that, you will have to trade it with a friend in order to trigger the evolution. It is best to perform a touch trade so that your Pokemon returns immediately after the trade.


How to get King’s Rock in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Teal Mask DLC?

King's rock is a special evolutionary item (Image via The Pokemon Company)
King's rock is a special evolutionary item (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Similar to Water Stones, you can purchase King’s Rocks from Delibird Presents. It will cost you 10,000 PokeDollars.

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Edited by Adarsh J Kumar
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